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IP XLVIII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rhordric Papadakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Zoolander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rhordric Papadakis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rhordric Papadakis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Xavier Zoolander!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoolander is looking to clinch but Papadakis is avoiding it.
Zoolander clinches up against the cage.
Papadakis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zoolander tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Papadakis has Zoolander pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Papadakis pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Zoolander tumbling to the mat - Papadakis dives into Zoolander's guard.
Papadakis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zoolander preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Papadakis throws a big right hand that misses.
Papadakis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zoolander works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Papadakis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Papadakis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Papadakis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papadakis throws an elbow that misses. Zoolander uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Papadakis's guard. Nice move by Zoolander!
Papadakis throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Papadakis doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Papadakis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Papadakis trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Papadakis lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Zoolander!
Papadakis throws some wild stikes that Zoolander manages to avoid easily.
Zoolander is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Papadakis throws some wild stikes that Zoolander manages to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papadakis unloading with bombs!
Zoolander is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Papadakis punching from mount but Zoolander doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Zoolander is bucking up trying to escape but Papadakis cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Poor strikes thrown by Papadakis there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee warns Zoolander that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Papadakis throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Poor strikes thrown by Papadakis there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Zoolander is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papadakis throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Zoolander because Papadakis loaded up on that one.
Papadakis thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Papadakis raining down hammerfists from mount.
Zoolander is squirming around, avoiding Papadakis's attempts to control the action.
Papadakis postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Zoolander looks a forlorn figure.
Papadakis lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Poor strikes thrown by Papadakis there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Papadakis thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander taking shots to the head.
The referee warns Zoolander that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papadakis lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Papadakis throws a strike there. Zoolander manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Papadakis postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Zoolander to stand up.
Papadakis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zoolander fails in his attempt to clinch.
Papadakis looking to score a takedown here. Zoolander is defending well but Papadakis drives through and ends up in Zoolander's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Papadakis lands a couple of digs.
Zoolander working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Papadakis.
Papadakis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rhordric Papadakis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Papadakis closes the distance and clinches up with Zoolander, looking for a takedown. Papadakis pushes Zoolander against the cage but Zoolander circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Papadakis misses with a takedown attempt - Zoolander sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Papadakis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Papadakis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rhordric Papadakis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zoolander throws a leg kick which misses Papadakis's front leg but catches the back leg as Papadakis tries to avoid it.
Zoolander fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zoolander tries to clinch there but Papadakis circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zoolander looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Papadakis shoots for a double leg takedown but Zoolander sprawls well. He's pushed Papadakis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zoolander is looking to clinch.
Zoolander lands a left and a right that send Papadakis crashing to the mat, dazed. Zoolander thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Papadakis is rocked!
It looks like Rhordric Papadakis has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crack! Zoolander connects with the perfect overhand right and Papadakis falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Zoolander!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Xavier Zoolander!
A victorious Xavier Zoolander thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Levesque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kon Sai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sai has chosen Sleep Now In the Fire as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jacques Levesque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kon Sai!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sai shoots in looking for a takedown. Levesque tries to sprawl out of it but Sai keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Levesque manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Levesque displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jacques Levesque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Levesque leaves Sai with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Levesque rushes Sai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sai blocks a body shot from Levesque.
Sai is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Levesque pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jacques Levesque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kon Sai.
Levesque prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sai is trying to maintain a safe position but Levesque gets an underhook and turns Sai into the cage.
Sai's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sai manages to break the clinch.
Sai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Levesque misses with a two punch combination.
Levesque lands a head shot.
Jab, jab by Levesque - just one landing.
Nice sprawl there from Sai as Levesque shoots in.
Levesque lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levesque closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sai to the mat! Sai manages to get full guard.
Levesque throws an elbow that misses. Sai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Levesque's guard. Nice move by Sai!
Levesque working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sai.
Levesque wants to stand but Sai is controlling the position.
Sai postures up.
Levesque is looking to sweep but instead, Sai has passed into half guard.
Sai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Levesque doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sai.
Sai seems to be looking for submissions.
Sai prevents Levesque from improving his position.
Levesque desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sai is trying to control. Levesque wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sai trying to control the action but Levesque is working from the bottom.
Levesque is trying is best to control the position here.
Levesque trying to control here.
Levesque pushes Sai off looking to stand but Sai dives back in and keeps control.
Levesque wants to improve his position but Sai is controlling well.
Levesque gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sai sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Levesque's guard.
Sai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sai is looking for a kimura here.
Sai wants to take a breather but Levesque is having none of it.
Sai not doing much here.
Sai is trying for a kimura here. Levesque looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Sai wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kon Sai!
Kon Sai tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Jose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Sosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rico Sosa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jackson Jose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rico Sosa!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jose displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sosa throws a series of punches but Jose avoids them all with ease.
Jose uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sosa.
Jose blocks a head kick by Sosa.
Sosa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jose manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jose swats away the attempt to clinch by Sosa.
Sosa wants to clinch.
Sosa dives in and grabs Jose's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jose pushes down on Sosa's head and hops out.
Sosa is looking to clinch but Jose is avoiding it.
Sosa closes the distance and clinches.
Sosa is trying to drag Jose to the mat but Jose just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sosa has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jose is trying to keep an underhook but Sosa manages to get the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sosa is controlling the pace.
Jose is refusing to be controlled, as Sosa sits in half guard.
Sosa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jose. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jose pushes Sosa off and gets back to his feet.
Jose throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sosa was covering up waiting for the punch and Jose finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jose gets to his feet - Sosa follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jose has a takedown stuffed.
Jose will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sosa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jose swivels and escapes.
Jackson Jose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Sosa.
Sosa throws a head kick but Jose moves out of range.
Sosa gets a takedown into half guard.
Sosa looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jose is doing well to control the position and prevent Sosa from advancing to side control.
Sosa is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jose wants to control but Sosa is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jose misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Jose is concentrating on defense, preventing Sosa from advancing position.
Jose regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jose lands an upkick as Sosa stands over him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sosa wants to control from the top but Jose keeps moving.
Jose looking for a guillotine here but Sosa defends easily.
Jose pushes Sosa off and scrambles back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sosa misses with a head kick.
Sosa is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jackson Jose will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jose bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jose cracks Sosa with a big right hand but Sosa just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jose cracks Sosa with a big right hand but Sosa just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jose decides to stand back up.
Sosa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jose tries to avoid it but Sosa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jose to the ground. Jose escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jose throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jose feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sosa's calf.
Jose pushes Sosa up against the cage in a clinch.
Sosa successfully pulls guard.
Jose drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jose jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sosa being controlled here, momentarily.
Sosa is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jose seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sosa for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jose stands up and waves to Sosa to follow him.
Jose closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jose lands in his opponent's guard.
Jose trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jose distracts Sosa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sosa is looking to stand up but Jose isn't so interested in that idea.
Jose gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jose scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sosa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jose looking to score a takedown here. Sosa is defending well but Jose drives through and ends up in Sosa's guard.
Jose is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jose stands up from Sosa's guard - Jose perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jose lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jose shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jose seems to be looking for submissions.
Jose wants to take a breather but Sosa is having none of it.
Jose is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Sosa is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jackson Jose!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Teodolito Cesariny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yaroslav Vasilyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yaroslav Vasilyev has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Teodolito Cesariny's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Teodolito Cesariny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yaroslav Vasilyev!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cesariny scores with a takedown into Vasilyev's guard.
Vasilyev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cesariny wanted to stand there but Vasilyev had control of the position.
Cesariny will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vasilyev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cesariny looking to pass the guard.
Cesariny trying to control but Vasilyev is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vasilyev drives through with a takedown into Cesariny's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Vasilyev tries to free his leg and advance position but Cesariny is retaining full guard.
Cesariny is trying to keep Vasilyev in close.
Vasilyev trying to control but Cesariny is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cesariny managing to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cesariny tries to clinch there but Vasilyev circles away.
Vasilyev gets caught napping as Cesariny dives in and scores a takedown. Vasilyev manages to retain guard.
Cesariny wants to control from the top but Vasilyev keeps moving.
Cesariny controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vasilyev wants to sweep but no luck.
Vasilyev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cesariny manages to get himself to full guard.
Vasilyev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cesariny swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cesariny looking for a sweep. Not yet Cesariny, not yet.
Vasilyev tries to free his leg and advance position but Cesariny is retaining full guard.
Vasilyev trying to control the position from guard on top but Cesariny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vasilyev passes Cesariny's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cesariny is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vasilyev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vasilyev's back!
I really don't envy Vasilyev right now.
Cesariny is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Vasilyev is defending well though. Cesariny let's go of the attempt for now.
Cesariny is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Vasilyev defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Cesariny tries to get the hooks in deep but Vasilyev pushed the leg off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cesariny is hanging on to Vasilyev's back as he tries to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasilyev breaks Cesariny's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Vasilyev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cesariny is keeping the position for now.
Cesariny working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vasilyev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vasilyev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vasilyev tries to free his leg and advance position but Cesariny is retaining full guard.
Cesariny can't keep his opponent in guard - Vasilyev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vasilyev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cesariny defends it well.
Vasilyev is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cesariny is defending against the submission attempts here by Vasilyev.
Vasilyev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cesariny doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vasilyev.
Cesariny actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vasilyev tries to pass to full mount but Cesariny defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yaroslav Vasilyev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cesariny closes the distance and clinches.
Cesariny wants the takedown. Vasilyev is fighting it off but Cesariny persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Vasilyev's guard against the cage.
Cesariny trying to control but Vasilyev is working from the bottom.
Vasilyev looking to control.
Vasilyev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Vasilyev is looking for a kimura here.
Vasilyev trying to advance position but Cesariny counters by regaining guard.
Vasilyev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vasilyev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vasilyev looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasilyev wants to control from the top but Cesariny keeps moving.
Cesariny throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vasilyev wants to control from the top but Cesariny keeps moving.
Cesariny looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vasilyev wants to control from the top but Cesariny keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cesariny is on top in guard.
Cesariny controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasilyev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cesariny defends it easily.
Vasilyev wants to sweep here but Cesariny controlling him for the moment.
Cesariny postures up.
Cesariny won't allow Vasilyev to sweep him here.
Vasilyev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cesariny passes into half guard.
Cesariny moves into full mount! Vasilyev won't be happy about that!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cesariny gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasilyev gets a double leg takedown into Cesariny's guard.
Vasilyev stays in close to Cesariny's body and controls the position.
Vasilyev trying to control the position from guard on top but Cesariny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vasilyev pushes down on Cesariny's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cesariny trying to control but Vasilyev postures up.
Vasilyev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vasilyev works his foot free and advances to mount.
Vasilyev should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Vasilyev looking to control but Cesariny is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yaroslav Vasilyev has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasilyev is trying to take his opponent's back.
Vasilyev swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Cesariny is now in Vasilyev's guard. A big mistake from Vasilyev there, giving up the dominant position!
Vasilyev isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cesariny stacks Vasilyev on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Cesariny!
Vasilyev is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasilyev is looking for a sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cesariny thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vasilyev is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yaroslav Vasilyev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Vasilyev fails with the takedown.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vasilyev enables Cesariny to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vasilyev manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Vasilyev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cesariny is one step ahead there.
Vasilyev lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cesariny!
Cesariny tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vasilyev trying to control but Cesariny is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasilyev avoids the attempt from Cesariny to control.
Cesariny really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vasilyev controlling his opponent.
Cesariny wants to control but Vasilyev is having none of it.
Vasilyev moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Cesariny has worked his arm free - good work by Cesariny!
Vasilyev tries for a kimura but Cesariny is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasilyev wants to control for a moment but Cesariny uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Cesariny is looking for a sweep. Vasilyev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cesariny looking for submissions off his back.
Vasilyev is working for a kimura but Cesariny is defending it quite comfortably.
Vasilyev trying to control from half guard but Cesariny is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cesariny trying to hold on to Vasilyev's head to control him but Vasilyev postures up.
Cesariny is defending against the submission attempts here by Vasilyev.
Cesariny manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Vasilyev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cesariny leaves Vasilyev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Teodolito Cesariny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yaroslav Vasilyev.
Vasilyev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vasilyev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vasilyev showed some decent athleticism there.
Cesariny manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasilyev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cesariny swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vasilyev trying to control but Cesariny is working from the bottom.
Vasilyev tries to free his leg and advance position but Cesariny is retaining full guard.
Vasilyev passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vasilyev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Teodolito Cesariny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vasilyev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cesariny knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yaroslav Vasilyev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vasilyev winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yaroslav Vasilyev!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jerzy Arlecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arlecki's entrance music is Undead. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jerzy Arlecki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tony Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson throws out a loose jab but Arlecki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arlecki dodges the punch combination from Ferguson.
The crowd cheers as Arlecki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ferguson doesn't seem phased though.
Arlecki misses with a head kick.
Ferguson throws a body punch but Arlecki moves out of range.
Arlecki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ferguson.
Arlecki cracks Ferguson with a good jab.
The fighters circling - Ferguson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ferguson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Arlecki.
A combination from Arlecki does no damage.
Arlecki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arlecki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Arlecki slips a jab from Ferguson.
Arlecki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferguson throws out the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Arlecki. Those never looked like landing.
Ferguson misses with a shot to the body
and Arlecki counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Arlecki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A left lands for Arlecki.
Ferguson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Arlecki counters with a nice uppercut.
Ferguson throws a shot from downtown. Arlecki moves away and avoids it.
Arlecki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ferguson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlecki lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ferguson throws a jab but it's blocked by Arlecki.
Arlecki jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferguson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Arlecki. That one must have hurt.
Ferguson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arlecki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Arlecki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Arlecki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ferguson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arlecki.
Nice defenses there by Arlecki.
Ferguson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Arlecki can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlecki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ferguson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jerzy Arlecki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arlecki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Arlecki. That's going to slow Ferguson down.
Arlecki lands with a kick to the temple. Ferguson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Arlecki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ferguson.
Arlecki slips a jab from Ferguson.
Arlecki walks into a left hand.
Arlecki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body kick from Arlecki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlecki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ferguson.
Arlecki throws a head kick that misses.
Ferguson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arlecki. Arlecki obviously looking to wear him down.
Arlecki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Ferguson throws a hook but Arlecki blocks it.
Ferguson cracks Arlecki with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arlecki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferguson lands a jab.
Arlecki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerzy Arlecki dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ferguson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arlecki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Arlecki throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ferguson's head.
Arlecki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ferguson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Arlecki.
Arlecki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferguson moves away.
Arlecki has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A jab lands there for Ferguson.
Ferguson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ferguson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Arlecki. That one must have hurt.
Ferguson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Arlecki at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arlecki.
Arlecki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ferguson misses with a straight left.
Jerzy Arlecki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Ferguson misses the target.
Arlecki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Arlecki.
Ferguson looks to land a right hand but Arlecki moved out of range.
Ferguson misses the jab.
A head kick from Arlecki lands but Ferguson takes it in his stride.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Arlecki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlecki connects with a solid leg kick.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut. Arlecki saw that one coming.
Ferguson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jerzy Arlecki is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferguson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Arlecki throws a head kick that misses.
Ferguson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Arlecki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferguson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arlecki throws out the jab.
Ferguson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Arlecki. Arlecki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Arlecki throws a head kick that Ferguson semi-blocks.
Arlecki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlecki throws a hook to the side of Ferguson's head but Ferguson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ferguson misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Ferguson misses the target.
Arlecki thuds his shin into the meat of Ferguson's side.
Arlecki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ferguson's sensitive parts.
Arlecki lands with a shot to the body.
Ferguson misses with a left hand
and Arlecki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arlecki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ferguson throws a hook but Arlecki blocks it.
Ferguson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ferguson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arlecki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlecki throws a body punch but Ferguson moves out of range.
Arlecki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ferguson.
Arlecki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ferguson's sensitive parts.
Arlecki ducks under a wild hook from Ferguson.
Arlecki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ferguson throws a jab when Arlecki was well out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arlecki throws a head kick but Ferguson moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferguson misses with a straight right.
Ferguson slips under a jab from Arlecki.
Arlecki throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerzy Arlecki dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Arlecki connects with a body shot that sends Ferguson's belly button to the back.
Ferguson lands a nice shot that snaps Arlecki's head back.
Ferguson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ferguson throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arlecki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ferguson distracts Arlecki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Arlecki doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ferguson trying to control but Arlecki is working from the bottom.
Ferguson stopping the sweep attempt from Arlecki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ferguson trying to control the position from guard on top but Arlecki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferguson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ferguson tries to free his leg and advance position but Arlecki is retaining full guard.
Ferguson trying to control but Arlecki is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tony Ferguson.
Ferguson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ferguson shoots for a takedown but Arlecki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ferguson gets a double leg takedown into Arlecki's guard.
Ferguson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arlecki keeping moving, preventing Ferguson from controlling successfully.
Tony Ferguson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ferguson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ferguson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arlecki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Arlecki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ferguson is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson looking to sit in guard and control but Arlecki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ferguson is trying to control the position but Arlecki postures up.
Arlecki trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
Arlecki sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ferguson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Arlecki misses with a kick to the body.
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arlecki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ferguson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arlecki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jerzy Arlecki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arlecki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Ferguson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Arlecki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerzy Arlecki!
During a confident post fight interview, Jerzy Arlecki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Timonyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wesley Mathews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timonyn's entrance music is Cryin' Like A Bitch!! . A fine choice. Dmitry Timonyn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Timonyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wesley Mathews!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mathews shoots in looking for a takedown but Timonyn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mathews's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mathews.
No joy there for Timonyn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Timonyn throws a series of strikes that have Mathews backpedaling.
Mathews's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Timonyn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mathews scrambles back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mathews.
Dmitry Timonyn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wesley Mathews.
Timonyn fails to land with a series of punches.
Timonyn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mathews.
Timonyn misses with a wild combination.
Timonyn throws a good cross that connects.
Timonyn tries to sprawl but Mathews drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Timonyn tries to kick Mathews off but Mathews keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mathews seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathews is thwarting Timonyn's attempts to control the position.
Mathews throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Timonyn to regain full guard.
Mathews controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mathews working some strikes from top position.
Mathews wants to control from the top but Timonyn keeps moving.
Mathews missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Timonyn can't keep his opponent in guard - Mathews advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mathews is just content to waste time from the top position. Timonyn takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timonyn wants to get back to his feet but Mathews is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mathews stopping the sweep attempt from Timonyn.
Timonyn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mathews wants to control from the top but Timonyn keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mathews stops Timonyn from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathews postures up in Timonyn's guard and throws a big left but Timonyn blocks it.
Mathews content to stall in guard here.
Mathews loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mathews is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Timonyn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mathews trying to control but Timonyn is working from the bottom.
Mathews throws a big right hand that misses.
Mathews is in close to Timonyn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mathews has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mathews throws a big elbow that misses.
Mathews throws a big elbow that misses.
Mathews throws a big right hand that misses.
Timonyn keeping full guard, as Mathews tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mathews lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mathews chips away with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Timonyn trying to control the position.
Timonyn wants to stand and escape but Mathews is having none of it.
Mathews scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mathews postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Timonyn is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mathews, into his guard.
Mathews trying to keep a closed guard but Timonyn is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mathews wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Mathews dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Timonyn fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Timonyn misses.
Mathews has his takedown stuffed
and Timonyn counters with a one-two to the body.
Timonyn throws a series of punches but Mathews moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Timonyn.
Mathews looks for a takedown but Timonyn sprawls well.
Timonyn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mathews circles away quickly and effectively.
Mathews slips a jab and a cross from Timonyn.
Timonyn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Timonyn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mathews stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mathews feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timonyn has momentary wrist control but Mathews slips an elbow through the middle.
Timonyn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mathews is controlling him.
Mathews throws a strike but Timonyn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Timonyn is looking to stand up but Mathews won't let him.
Timonyn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mathews looking to hit a scissor sweep but Timonyn is one step ahead there.
Mathews is trying to keep Timonyn in close.
Timonyn trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mathews's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathews manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Timonyn throws a combination. Mathews tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mathews shoots in for a takedown but Timonyn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dmitry Timonyn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wesley Mathews.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Timonyn.
Dmitry Timonyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mathews dodges the punch combination from Timonyn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mathews shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Timonyn defends it nicely.
Dmitry Timonyn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Timonyn misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathews closes the distance and clinches up with Timonyn, looking for a takedown. Mathews pushes Timonyn against the cage but Timonyn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mathews shoots in and drives through. Timonyn sprawls well.
Mathews showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Timonyn.
Timonyn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mathews back to the cage. Timonyn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Timonyn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mathews is rocked!
Timonyn connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Mathews covering up! Timonyn comes in with a big uppercut and Mathews goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dmitry Timonyn!
Dmitry Timonyn managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dobroslav Poddubny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Puukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Poddubny might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Subways - Rock & Roll Queen. Pekka Puukko will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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184 lbs
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200 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dobroslav Poddubny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pekka Puukko!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puukko thuds his right hand into Poddubny's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Puukko throws a head kick that misses.
Puukko scores with a jab.
Puukko with a nice cross.
Puukko tries to bum rush Poddubny with a series of wild strikes but Poddubny uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Poddubny shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Puukko counters with a straight right hand.
Puukko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Poddubny looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poddubny is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Poddubny stopping the sweep attempt from Puukko.
Puukko trying to keep a closed guard but Poddubny is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puukko wants to sweep but no luck.
Poddubny is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Poddubny postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pekka Puukko has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Puukko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Poddubny shoots and misses
and Puukko counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Poddubny is defended easily by Puukko.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dobroslav Poddubny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puukko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Puukko scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puukko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Poddubny is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puukko circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Poddubny drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Puukko follows Poddubny to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pekka Puukko!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Tokill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Burt Guth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Tokill!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Burt Guth!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guth tries to sprawl but Tokill drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tokill throwing shots but Guth is blocking nicely.
Guth works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tokill wants to control from the top but Guth keeps moving.
Tokill is really struggling to control Guth but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tokill won't allow Guth to sweep him here.
Guth trying to control the position.
Tokill is fighting to break Guth's control of his arms but Guth is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Guth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tokill is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Guth slaps away a takedown attempt from Tokill, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tokill.
Tokill gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Tokill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guth lands a lovely overhand right.
Tokill takes a kick to the side of the head.
Guth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Guth throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tokill fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Guth scores with a nice head shot.
Tokill blocks a head kick by Guth.
Tokill takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ivan Tokill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tokill shoots in but Guth avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tokill drives through with a takedown into Guth's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tokill's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tokill preventing the sweep.
Tokill postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tokill is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tokill loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tokill throws a big right hand that misses.
Tokill has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tokill trying to control the position from guard on top but Guth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tokill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokill trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Guth trying to keep a closed guard but Tokill is proving a slippery customer.
Tokill throws an elbow that misses. Guth uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tokill's guard. Nice move by Guth!
Tokill is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Guth is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guth wants to control from the top but Tokill keeps moving.
Tokill wants to sweep here but Guth controlling him for the moment.
Guth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tokill is keeping the position for now.
Tokill trying to keep a closed guard but Guth is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokill is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Guth is aware though and is defending well.
Guth controlling from the top position.
Tokill keeping moving, preventing Guth from controlling successfully.
Tokill looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Guth puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tokill is trying to control but can't.
Tokill is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Tokill is looking to control Guth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tokill avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ivan Tokill will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tokill walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tokill shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Guth defends it nicely.
Guth uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tokill has time to react.
Guth scores with a nice body kick.
Tokill doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Guth counters with a left and a right that stings Tokill.
Tokill tries for a takedown but Guth circles away easily
and Guth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Tokill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guth misses with a wild combination.
Guth is looking to slow Tokill down with leg kicks.
Guth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Guth.
Guth lands the left hand.
Guth scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tokill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tokill fails to land the takedown.
Burt Guth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guth lands with an uppercut that bounces Tokill off the cage and back into range.
Tokill fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Burt Guth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tokill misses with a takedown
and Guth counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Guth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tokill gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Guth counters with a body kick that stops Tokill in his tracks momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guth moves into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tokill is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tokill is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Guth utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Guth throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tokill blocks it with crossed arms.
Tokill takes a knee right on the jaw!
Guth prevents a takedown attempt there.
Guth throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tokill blocks it with crossed arms.
Guth lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Guth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guth throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tokill.
Guth scores with a hook.
Guth throws a head kick that half lands.
Tokill is rocked!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Guth, right into the meat.
Oh Tokill is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Guth cracks Tokill on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Tokill falls backwards against the cage. Guth follows up with more strikes that drop Tokill to his knees. Guth keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Tokill! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Burt Guth! Burt Guth retains his light heavyweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Desjardins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pasi Nurminen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Desjardins kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bob Marley - I Shot The Sheriff. Jonathan Desjardins could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pasi Nurminen's chin.
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166 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Desjardins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pasi Nurminen!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurminen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nurminen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Desjardins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A punch combination from Nurminen misses.
Desjardins dives in and grabs Nurminen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nurminen pushes down on Desjardins's head and hops out.
Desjardins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nurminen counters with a left to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Nurminen. No joy for Desjardins on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Desjardins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurminen works over Desjardins's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Jonathan Desjardins has been cut.
Desjardins feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nurminens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Desjardins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Desjardins tries for a takedown but Nurminen circles away easily
and Nurminen counters with a left to the body.
Nurminen connects with a body shot that sends Desjardins's belly button to the back.
Nurminen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurminen misses with a looping right.
Desjardins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Desjardins throws a hook but Nurminen avoids it easily.
Nurminen scores with a nice strike.
Desjardins misses with a takedown attempt - Nurminen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nurminen throws a shot to the body.
Nurminen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nurminen duly obliges.
Desjardins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Desjardins fails with the takedown.
Nurminen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Desjardins throws a leg kick but Nurminen moved away.
Desjardins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Desjardins misses with a left hand
and Nurminen counters with a left and a right that stings Desjardins.
Desjardins staying out of range there.
Desjardins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Desjardins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nurminen counters by moving into the clinch.
Desjardins goes for a takedown attempt but Nurminen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nurminen staying out of range there.
Desjardins looks to throw the jab but Nurminen is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nurminen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nurminen misses the jab.
Nurminen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Nurminen.
Pasi Nurminen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nurminen misses with a body shot.
Nurminen moves out of range of the strikes.
Nurminen throws a right hand that Desjardins ducks under and follows up with a left that Desjardins also avoids with ease.
Nurminen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nurminen defending well as Desjardins loads up on a big left hand.
Desjardins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Desjardins shoots in for a takedown but Nurminen shows good takedown defense.
Nurminen clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nurminen.
Nurminen misses with the head strike.
Desjardins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Desjardins breaks the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Desjardins.
Nurminen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nurminen moves out of range as Desjardins strikes.
Desjardins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Desjardins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurminen manages to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Nurminen.
Nurminen misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pasi Nurminen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Desjardins's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Desjardins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Desjardins misses with a straight left.
Desjardins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nurminen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nurminen forces Desjardins back against the cage and clinches.
Nurminen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nurminen has Desjardins pushed against the cage.
Nurminen continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nurminen.
A shot in the inside from Nurminen.
Desjardins is looking to control Nurminen's arms but Nurminen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Desjardins has his back to the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nurminen.
Nurminen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nurminen lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desjardins looking to stall.
Desjardins letting Nurminen take a breather here.
A short right from Nurminen.
Nurminen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Desjardins.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nurminen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Desjardins lands an uppercut.
Desjardins misses with an elbow strike.
Desjardins tries to circle away but Nurminen has him pinned against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Desjardins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nurminen managing to block the knees to the body from Desjardins.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Desjardins blocks a body shot from Nurminen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Nurminen.
Nurminen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Desjardins or not.
The referee calls for Desjardins to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurminen looking to slow down the pace here.
Nurminen pushes Desjardins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Nurminen to work.
A short right from Nurminen.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Desjardins takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nurminen lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Nurminen.
A short right from Nurminen.
Nurminen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nurminen looking to slow down the pace here.
Pasi Nurminen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nurminen lands a nice uppercut.
Nurminen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Desjardins up against the cage.
Nurminen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Desjardins taking a breather.
Desjardins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Desjardins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurminen stalling.
Desjardins trying to control the position but instead, Nurminen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Desjardins into the cage.
Nurminen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Desjardins is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nurminen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nurminen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Desjardins backwards.
Desjardins jumps into guard, dragging Nurminen to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nurminen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Desjardins looking for a sweep. Not yet Desjardins, not yet.
Desjardins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nurminen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurminen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Desjardins is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nurminen content to stall in guard here.
Nurminen trying to control the position from guard on top but Desjardins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pasi Nurminen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Desjardins's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nurminen moves into range and clinches up with Desjardins.
Desjardins tries to break free but Nurminen pushes him back against the cage.
Desjardins is trying to stall.
Nurminen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nurminen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nurminen lands with a right to the head.
Desjardins trying to stall but Nurminen improves his position.
A bit of stalling here from Nurminen.
Desjardins wants to take the fight to the mat but Nurminen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nurminen lands a body shot.
Nurminen lands with a right to the head.
Nurminen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Nurminen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Desjardins is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desjardins tries to score a body lock takedown but Nurminen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nurminen lands a nice uppercut.
Desjardins being controlled against the cage.
Desjardins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Desjardins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurminen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The referee calls for Desjardins to work.
Desjardins is trying to stall.
Nurminen lands with a short shot to the head.
Nurminen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Desjardins backwards.
Nurminen scores with a hook to the body.
Nurminen scores with a shot to the side of Desjardins's head.
Desjardins jumps guard but Nurminen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Desjardins wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nurminen's elbow.
Nurminen lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Come on Nurminen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Desjardins stalling in the clinch but Nurminen improves position.
Nurminen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nurminen lands with a left to the head.
Nurminen avoiding damage.
Nurminen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Desjardinss head.
Nurminen looking to stall.
Nurminen lands a hook that snaps the head of Desjardins backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Desjardins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins trying to stall but Nurminen improves his position.
Nurminen stalling against the cage.
Nurminen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Desjardins backwards.
Nurminen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nurminen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Desjardins taking a breather.
Nurminen is stalling here.
Nurminen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nurminen lands with a short shot to the head.
Desjardins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nurminen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Desjardins tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen taking a breather.
Nurminen scores with a shot to the side of Desjardins's head.
Desjardins is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Desjardins struggles to land a body shot inside as Nurminen controls his hands.
Nurminen lands a body punch.
Nurminen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Desjardins.
Nurminen is working Desjardins over against the cage.
Nurminen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nurminen pushes Desjardins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nurminen controlling the action here for a moment.
Nurminen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nurminen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nurminen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pasi Nurminen really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Desjardins's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nurminen fails to land with a series of punches.
Desjardins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nurminen misses with a double jab.
Desjardins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nurminen.
Desjardins shoots in looking for a takedown. Nurminen tries to sprawl out of it but Desjardins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nurminen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Desjardins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nurminen is out of range.
Desjardins connects with a body shot that sends Nurminen's belly button to the back.
Nurminen scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurminen blocks a low kick nicely.
Desjardins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nurminen lands a nice looking body shot.
Desjardins throws a poor cross that misses
and Nurminen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Desjardins looks to land a combination but Nurminen avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Desjardins. Those never looked like landing.
Pasi Nurminen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nurminen!
A slow jab from Desjardins misses its intended target.
Desjardins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nurminen is fending him off so far but Desjardins persists. Nope, Nurminen circles away and we're back to standing.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nurminen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nurminen just leaning against Desjardins, taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nurminen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Desjardins tries to break the clinch but Nurminen is controlling the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurminen trying to stall but Desjardins improves his position.
Nurminen digs a right hand into Desjardins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Desjardins's gas tank.
Nurminen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Come on Nurminen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Desjardins looking to stall.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nurminen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pasi Nurminen.
Desjardins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurminen.
Desjardins misses with a takedown attempt - Nurminen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Desjardins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Nurminen.
Nurminen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nurminen throws a series of punches but Desjardins moves out of range.
Desjardins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nurminen blocks the body kick.
Some wild striking there from Nurminen.
Desjardins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nurminen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Horrible takedown by Desjardins or perhaps it was just good defense by Nurminen which made him look bad.
Nurminen wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Desjardins misses with a straight right.
Desjardins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Desjardins lands with a cross.
Desjardins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nurminen sprawls well. Nurminen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Desjardins gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nurminen digs a good body shot into Desjardins's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pasi Nurminen dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Desjardins's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Desjardins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nurminen avoids the body shot from Desjardins.
Nice sprawl there from Nurminen as Desjardins shoots in.
Nurminen defending well as Desjardins loads up on a big left hand.
Jonathan Desjardins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurminen works Desjardins's body with a nice hook.
Nurminen moves in looking to clinch but Desjardins pushes him off.
Desjardins cracks the inside of Nurminen's front leg.
Desjardins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nurminen but Nurminen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nurminen ducks under a wild hook from Desjardins.
Desjardins slips a jab and a cross from Nurminen.
Nurminen misses with a hook. Desjardins ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desjardins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Desjardins swings widly with a right hand
and Nurminen counters with a three punch combo that has Desjardins backing up. Desjardins nods at Nurminen to acknowledge the strikes.
Desjardins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nurminen checks a leg kick nicely.
A cross from Nurminen lands.
Desjardins closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Nurminen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Desjardins looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Desjardins winds up and cracks Nurminen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen is trying to control but Desjardins manages to pass to mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurminen is looking to improve his position but Desjardins isn't that keen on the idea.
Desjardins wants to control the pace but Nurminen is squirming around nicely.
Nurminen wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Desjardins.
Desjardins thowing shots but they're missing.
Nurminen tries to reverse the position but Desjardins maintains control.
Desjardins unloads with some shots from mount but Nurminen bucks and avoids them well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins avoids the attempt from Nurminen to control.
Desjardins throws some wild stikes that Nurminen manages to avoid easily.
Desjardins prevents Nurminen from getting the reversal.
Nurminen taking shots to the head.
Desjardins looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jonathan Desjardins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Desjardins looking to control but Nurminen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Desjardins punching from mount but Nurminen doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Nurminen can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Desjardins landing punches.
Desjardins has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Desjardins throws some wild stikes that Nurminen manages to avoid easily.
Desjardins looking to ground and pound but Nurminen is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurminen wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Desjardins.
Desjardins dominating with strikes here.
Pasi Nurminen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nurminen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Desjardins unloading with bombs!
Desjardins looking to finish Nurminen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nurminen!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Desjardins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nurminen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 46:49
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 46:49
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pasi Nurminen!
Pasi Nurminen is the new lightweight champion!
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